Cork City host Kerry in the First Division on Friday 7 August, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at Turners Cross.
Form guide
Cork City's last 5: WWLDL Most recently they beat Athlone Town 3–2 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game.
Kerry's last 5: WWWDD Most recently they beat Cobh Ramblers 3–0 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Kerry arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 4 May 2026, finished Kerry 1–0 Cork City. Across their last 2 meetings Cork City have won 1, Kerry 1, with 0 draws and 3.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 2.0 for Cork City and 0.8 for Kerry. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 56%, both teams to score at 57%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cork City 68%, draw 17%, Kerry 15%.
Both teams to score: yes (57%) at 1.77.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Cork City 2–0 Kerry. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cork City68%fair 1.47 · @1.38
Draw17%fair 5.87 · @4.60
Kerry15%fair 6.65 · @7.90
2.85Expected goals
2.05Cork City xG
0.80Kerry xG
57%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–012%
1–012%
2–110%
1–19%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Cork City 2.0 – 0.8 Kerry expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Cork City vs Kerry?
On our numbers Cork City have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Kerry 15%.
How many goals will there be in Cork City vs Kerry?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cork City vs Kerry?
Our predicted score is Cork City 2–0 Kerry, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Cork City vs Kerry?
Cork City vs Kerry (First Division) kicks off on Friday 7 August 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Turners Cross.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
